Is the lower seal supposed to be thinner than the upper seal, or did I receive a defective product? My lower seal is only about 5/16 inch thick.
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Yes it is. I can't remember why, but I wondered that too. I do remember that once I got it together it made sense.
1300983
No, it's not a tight seal. Usually I can push it down far enough that it kind of wedges closed but there's no seal on it. Probably the only thing I don't like about it.
1808739
I did not personally think the one that came with my vacuum fit perfectly. It had a small gap between the filter and the vacuum. This one seems to fit my vacuum just as well if not better. For me, if I should discover it is not quite the right size I will just add a seal using hot glue. This will seal the hole and not ruin my vacuum. This may not be optimal for someone else. Give it a try and if you are unhappy with it then return it to Amazon. They are always great about returns.
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I read the 2 previous answers. They are both valid and will make a proper seal. I would recommend you follow their advice. There is nothing more I can add as these would be my answers also.
651891
Hi, I had the same problem for a few days.....finally I thought and thought and realized that the process works on vacuum seal. I majorly tightened the lid and the thing stopped overflowing! They should tell us that. Hope yours works well.
1314819
I install this seal on my Silverado 1500 and noticed no diffference in closing effort. I installed just below the bottom of the bed floor and sides as the directions indicated. Seal is working well to keep out water and dust.
1169154
It's either a faulty value or there is moisture causing the value to create a seal. Make sure the mask is dry before you start, which I'm sure you are. There should be equal air flow on boh sides.
1275505
I changed mine when I changed the sealing ring, which is what the manual states. The sealing ring was shrinking and was no longer a good fit. It was loose, and there was starting to be some leakage.
1894559
I can only guess, but I think it's a pretty good one. When I removed the old red seal, it was in extremely poor condition. The seal material was stretched out of shape, and was 'wavy' (no longer flat).I gently cleaned each surface that the new yellow seal would be in contact with, using a SOS soap pad. That removed any small pieces of the old red seal that could cause a new leak, and removed the sticky residue from the old decomposed red seal. It's been 2 months, and so far, it works perfectly.I hope this helps. Bob
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I would say it is not normal. Ours has been around for over a year now and the seal has always and still does work.
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Sorry, but I have no idea if there is a difference. I figured either regular mouth jar sealer had to fit. I chose this one (from Goodman's) because it was the cheapest, including shipping. Still no problems with it at all. Hope this helps.
1670524
mine had no seal with it and i haven't had any leaks yet. used it all summer with a lot of rain , maybe it's your rubber seal that it sits on that needs replaced.
556313
I've used several brands and can't tell any difference. Just for the fun of it, I set the heat to the lowest setting and sealed a zip loc sandwich bag. I've not had any second thoughts about this purchase. I've been through several lower priced sealers and wish I had started with this one.
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It hasn't leaked with the 3 i bought, even lying down or shaken up. Maybe there is something wrong with the seal on yours?
880783
Hi , I ordered and installed the seal for my frig with no real issues. I did need to let the seal seat on the door for about a day, I mean seat as far as making sure the door shut properly. After 24 hours the door shut properly by its self and I no longer had to push it closed.
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I just measured mine. It is 5/16th of an inch thick. So that's slightly thicker than one-fourth of an inch.
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I read the same reviews but had no problem at all with the tank to base seal. No special tools. Of course, just don't 'power tighten' the bolts - or you'll crack the porcelain. I installed two of these appliances in my FL home with no problem. I used the new rubber floor seal (rather than the wax) and was VERY pleased. Well worth the additional couple of bucks. Love the toilets - they work every bit as advertised. Take your time, follow the instructions and you should have no problems. Good luck.